Paralegal

Bowman and Brooke LLP; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced litigation support professional to assist with document preparation, case management, and trial readiness. You will coordinate with attorneys to advance cases, manage electronic files, and compile medical chronologies for complex matters.

The role requires 4+ years in litigation defense, strong attention to detail, and the ability to travel nationwide as needed. Familiarity with client billing guidelines is essential and you will contribute to high-quality work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of litigation defense experience required.
• Experience with document review, trial prep and discovery support.
• Familiarity with client billing guidelines and accurate billing entries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including document preparation, case management, and trial preparation.
• Proficient in managing electronic case files and analyzing complex medical records while adhering to client billing guidelines.

Skills

Litigation defense experience

Document review

Trial preparation

Billing guidelines familiarity

Meticulousness

Diligence

Independent judgment

Adaptability to shifting demands

Ability to travel nationwide

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

IManage

Job description

• Prepare, edit and proofread correspondence, agreements and pleadings
• Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case
• Regularly update team members on case status and alert attorneys to important client and case needs
• Assist attorneys with discovery requests, depositions and subpoenas
• Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms
• Manage electronic case files in iManage
• Prepare for trial by compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, and attending trial
• Gather and analyze complex medical records to prepare medical chronologies

Requirements

• Meticulous, diligent, personable and highly motivated
• Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
• Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action
• Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility and accountability
• Comfortable with learning new technology and processes
• Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial
• Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines
• Ability to enter and record accurate billing entries
• A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years’ litigation defense experience required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including document preparation, case management, and trial preparation. Proficient in managing electronic case files and analyzing complex medical records while adhering to client billing guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Litigation Defense Experience
• Document Review and Analysis
• Trial Preparation and Coordination
• IManage Proficiency
• Billing Guidelines Familiarity

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Document Preparation
• Proofreading
• Discovery Requests Assistance
• Medical Chronology Preparation
• Exhibit Management

Soft Skills

• Meticulousness
• Diligence
• Personability
• Motivation
• Independent Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

• Litigation
• Trial Subpoenas
• Case Status Updates
• Client Needs
• Electronic Case Files

Tools & Technologies

• IManage